Clean the door and coat it with sikkens and a foam brush and wait for it to dry.
Clear coat for exterior wood door.
At the surface of the wood uv breaks down the glue called lignin that holds the wood fibers together.
There are three basic clear finishes for outdoor furniture.
The finish will not hold up to the sun and weather requiring yet another refinish job.
The film forming products both classic varnishes and modern urethanes are unmatched in their ability to bring out the beauty and depth of a wood surface while guarding against wear and tear.
Depending upon exposure you are good for another two to twenty years.
Homeowners often wish to show the beauty of quality wood on exterior doors and trim with a clear finish.
They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use.
Of the three clear exterior finishes exterior oil is by far the simplest finish to apply.
Either by forming a hard film over wood or by penetrating it.
Polyurethane is the most durable of clear exterior finishes.
Through a process called photo degradation ultra violet uv radiation damages the wood and the finish.
This can cause problems if you apply the wrong type of polyurethane.
Exterior oil exterior varnish and an epoxy sealer with an exterior varnish topcoat.
Clear finishes work in one of two ways.
Application ease and service life are the two major differences between these finishes.